Per Franklin's Twitter page, Franklin says his career is over. "I understand God knows what he is doing and for now he has another platform for me to step upon," he wrote as part of a statement. "I ask that you all pray for me during this transition."

Franklin had at least one carry in four games last season, talling 19 carries for 107 yards with a touchdown along with 30 yards on four grabs, the majority of which came while filling in for an injured starter in Week 3 at Cincinnati.

Is Johnathan Franklin's neck injury career-threatening?

by Dave Richard | Senior Fantasy Writer

(6/18/14) Packers running back Johnathan Franklin has the team worried about his future, ESPN wrote Wednesday. Franklin was put on injured reserve last season after suffering a neck injury and the team is concerned it's career-threatening. Two sources say the team is putting him through tests to figure out whether or not it's safe for him to keep playing football.

College coach praises Johnathan Franklin

Steve Broussard, who coached Franklin during his breakout year at UCLA, thinks he'll be a fine player once he adjusts to the NFL. Franklin showed his potential Week 2, when he rushed for 103 yards, but only saw six carries the rest of the year. Broussard said the offseason would be crucial for Franklin. He added that he thought Franklin pressed early in the year. Broussard also believes Franklin would perform better with more carries. That could be tough to come by considering Eddie Lacy is around, but Franklin did receive positive reports last offseason. With some improvement, he could work his way into at least a minor role next season.

Johnathan Franklin placed on season-ending IR

by Chris Cwik | CBSSports.com

(11/27/13) Packers running back Johnathan Franklin has been placed on the season-ending IR.

Franklin is dealing with a concussion. He suffered the injury Week 12 against the Vikings. Franklin will have the entire offseason to come back from the injury.

06/20/2014 15:57Packers release RB Johnathan Franklin
On Thursday, Packers coach Mike McCarthy said that second-year running back Johnathan Franklin 'would not be back with us.' On Friday, Franklin was released.

Running back Johnathan Franklin was diagnosed with a career-ending neck injury and will not play pro football again. The Packers released him in June, promising to help him in his recovery.
(Updated 4/30/14)